Evaluating Semen Quality
Keep all equipment used in semen evaluation at 37°C and free of any spermicidal agents. Evaluate each ejaculate to assure the maximum number of normal, progressively motile spermatozoa. The following criteria are used to determine semen quality, total sperm output and insemination dose: volume, concentration, motility and morphology.
Volume
Volume is simply the total amount of gel-free semen in a single ejaculate and is usually measured in milliliters.
Concentration
Concentration is determined by using a hemocytometer or …